DLA Piper Plucks Latham Tech M&A Ace For Silicon Valley

Law360, New York (May 24, 2012, 5:53 PM EDT) -- DLA Piper's corporate and finance practice has made its 16th lateral hire of the year with a pickup from Latham & Watkins LLP that gives DLA Piper a technology- and life sciences-focused transactional partner with experience in venture capital and private equity, the firm said Thursday.

Michael Torosian has joined DLA Piper in its Silicon Valley office, where he will help public and private companies, investment banks and investment firms navigate all manner of growth transactions, according to a statement from DLA Piper.